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Samsung's new technology can charge your smartphones in 12 minutes!
No matter how "smart" phones get, most of their batteries don't even last 12 hours. Though some have bigger batteries, they charge painfully slow.
Major bug in MacOS: Users can access system without password
After a series of bugs in Apple's latest iOS 11 update for iPhones, it is now struggling to deal with similar problems in the most recent Mac OS update.
This robot can play with children and help them learn!
Robots have already disrupted industries like manufacturing (automotive/electronics/consumer goods), medical/pharmaceutical, space, etc. but are hardly being used domestically.
How does LG V30 compare to Galaxy Note8, Pixel2 XL?
The LG V30, which made its global debut in Sep'17, is yet to be launched in India but reports claim that it would hit the Indian stores in early December.
After Google, Twitter admits to unauthorized use of location data
In yet another instance of unauthorized use of user data, Twitter has admitted that specific locations included in some users' tweets were revealed without their consent.
How is this bot taking on Seattle's sex trade?
Seattle-based NGO Seattle Against Slavery (SAS) has created a chatbot to raise awareness amongst men about buying sex online.
Google's 1.3L scholarships to Indian developers: Here's how to apply
In a new initiative, Google has announced a scholarship for developers in association with education firms Pluralsight and Udacity.
Apple working on "foldable" iPhone that opens like a book!
While Samsung, with Galaxy X slated for 2018 release, may be ahead of Apple in the foldable-phone-race, a patent by Apple suggests a foldable iPhone could be in the works that could be "opened and closed like a book."
"Affordable" Nokia 2 launched at Rs. 6,999 in India
HMD Global has finally revealed the India price of Nokia 2, which would be available for Rs. 6,999.
"Bezel-less" Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 images leaked ahead of launch!
Chinese device maker Xiaomi is yet to reveal anything about the much-anticipated mid-range Redmi Note 5 officially, but rumors and leaks about it have been pouring in almost every day.
Android devices covertly send location data to Google
An investigation by Quartz has revealed that Google receives cell tower location data from Android devices even when a device's location service is disabled.
Here are 6 tips to keep your WhatsApp secure
Over 1.3 billion people use WhatsApp app every day to connect with family and friends.
Samsung Chromebook with detachable keyboard to arrive early next year
Samsung is reportedly developing a detachable Chromebook likely to be unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show 2018 in Las Vegas (9-11 Jan'18).
New WhatsApp is in the works: All you should know!
Launched over eight years ago, popular messaging app WhatsApp is yet to launch an official version for iPad users.
Kerala start-up has tech solution to sewer deaths
Despite legal bans, Supreme Court interventions, and other measures against manual scavenging, the abominable practice continues in India.
Seven best smartphones with 6GB RAM
With smartphone technology progressing at unprecedented rates, several smartphone manufacturers recently launched devices with 6GB of RAM with the aim of providing powerful, yet compact devices to their customers.
Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ arriving in April next year
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are undoubtedly the most eagerly-awaited upcoming smartphones of 2018.
World's first human "Head Transplant" carried out, claims neurosurgeon
In what is a major scientific breakthrough, scientists successfully performed the first-ever human "head transplant" on a corpse in China, claimed neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero.
You can soon watch YouTube videos within WhatsApp directly!
WhatsApp is reportedly working on integrating a feature to watch YouTube videos right within its app, offering a seamless viewing experience.
OnePlus 5T, iPhoneX, Pixel2 XL, Note8: Which one to buy?
OnePlus has finally launched the much-awaited OnePlus 5T, its first ever bezel-less display device.
OnePlus 5T launch: Here are specs, features, price!
OnePlus is finally releasing its much-awaited smartphone, the OnePlus 5T, at an event in New York's Brooklyn.
You can still read 'deleted' WhatsApp messages! Here's the hack
WhatsApp recently rolled out the "Delete for Everyone" feature, allowing users to recall sent messages in individual or group chats within seven minutes.
Meet Firefox Quantum browser: 2x faster and 30% less memory
Google Chrome has always been the go-to search engine for the majority of internet users. To change this scenario, Mozilla has now released "Firefox Quantum", the biggest and most exciting update to Firefox browser in 13 years.
Reliance Jio to launch cheapest "4G smartphone" soon
After releasing the 4G JioPhone feature phone, Jio is reportedly gearing up for a low-cost 4G smartphone, according to Chinese chipmaker Spreadtrum.
UC Browser mysteriously vanishes from Play Store after serious allegations
The UC Browser app seems to have vanished from the Google Play Store, though the UC Browser Mini is still available for download.
LinkedIn launches AI-powered 'Resume Assistant' to help users create CVs
LinkedIn recently launched a new AI-powered tool called Resume Assistant to help you import the platform's professional information into Microsoft Word and write CVs easily.
WhatsApp for iPad to be launched soon
After being popular on smartphones for several years, it looks like Facebook-owned WhatsApp is going to launch the messaging app for tablets now.
Body sweat might become the upcoming biometric security system
Amidst ongoing debates about the superiority of fingerprint-based and face-based biometric security systems, researchers at the University of Albany in the US have come up with a novel approach - using sweat!
Vietnamese researchers fool iPhone X's Face ID using mask
A team of Vietnamese researchers belonging to the security firm Bkav claim to have fooled the "super-premium" iPhone X's Face ID technology using a composite 3D-printed mask.
Moto X4 with Amazon Alexa, Google-Assistant launched at Rs. 20,999!
The Lenovo-owned Motorola has finally launched its powerful mid-range Moto X4 device in India.
Best bezel-less "infinity display" phones for every budget in India!
The year 2017 has so far been the year of bezel-less, edge-to-edge display smartphones. Bezel-less devices are the next big thing now, and almost every major device maker is focusing on making phones with minimal or no bezels.
Samsung's mid-range Galaxy A5, A7 leaked, here's what we know
Samsung's long-rumored mid-range phone, the Galaxy A5 (2018), was confirmed by two sources. The phone would come with major improvements in design and internal hardware over the 2017 model.
To buy or not to buy: First impressions of iPhoneX
The iPhone X just got released on 3rd November, and we look at some of the first impressions of the phone.
Our earliest ancestors were rats, not apes, claims new study
Turns out our earliest ancestors weren't apes but rat-like mammals.
You can 'unsend' WhatsApp messages after 7-minutes. Here's the hack
WhatsApp introduced 'unsend' feature last month, allowing its users to delete messages within seven minutes of sending them.
#Nostalgia: Samsung's smart flip phone leaked ahead of 2018 launch!
In this bezel-less smartphone era, where every major device maker is busy making phones with minimal or no bezels, Samsung is trying to bring the good old "flip phone" days back.
Apple to launch iPhone successor "AR Headset" in 2020
Tech giant Apple is reportedly working on a "breakthrough product" to "succeed" the iPhone: Augmented Reality (AR) headset!
Facebook asks users to submit nudes to prevent 'revenge porn'
In a bizarre development, Facebook has urged users to send in their nude pictures to the company in order to prevent them from being used as 'revenge porn'.
Delhi pollution: Check out these air purifiers below Rs. 10,000
Delhi residents are having a harrowing time with all the pollution. Sadly, it is impossible to cure this long-standing problem quickly.
Now, iPhone-users can't swipe to close WhatsApp on their phones!
Apple users with iOS 11 on their devices have been facing several issues lately from a faulty calculator, to auto-correct glitch, to fast-draining battery.